# Sustainable Handwoven Totes Bundubags is a Line of Bags Made from Recycled Cargostrapping By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-10-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundubags References: [bundubags.wordpress](http://bundubags.wordpress.com) bundubags is a South African social enterprise that produce a line of handbags from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio) and 100% African print cotton. Handwoven, the bags are available in a range of striking pattern and boasts sustainable and fairly traded practices. Founded in 2012, bundubags was created by a group of South African women who realized the social impact potential of the abundance of cargo strapping at their disposal. While the bags maintain their sustainability and eco-friendly goals, they also serve to maintain the traditional weaving techniques of the region. Having started with a creative idea, bundubags endeavors to provide economic opportunity for women in Africa through its line of chic, [contemporary designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily). **Contact Information** bundubags [website](http://bundubags.wordpress.com) bundubags on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Bundubags) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Handbags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and production methods that are eco-friendly and sustainable for the fashion industry. - **Social Enterprise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create business models that prioritize social impact, such as providing economic opportunities for marginalized communities. - **Recycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce fashionable products using recycled materials to promote sustainability and reduce waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices into the fashion industry, from materials sourcing to manufacturing and distribution. - **Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine business and social impact goals to create social enterprises that address societal challenges while generating revenue. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market products that are environmentally friendly, appealing to consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability and climate change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Multifunctional Travel Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidney-byron.md) - [Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forward-cargo-tote.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md)